Valuing Tools in Equitable Distribution in Divorce

A recent Florida district court of appeal’s (DCA) case (1D13-792) reversed a decision by a judge to value a couple’s tools at $20,000 during a divorce (dissolution of marriage) case. Although this case is about tools, other divorcing couples may face similar circumstances with other assets such as jewelry, collections, guns, cars or many other […]

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Is Jewelry A Marital Asset During Divorce?

I look at people’s financial situations during divorce cases every week.  One area that couples going through divorce can easily create financial errors at, is evaluating jewelry.  Sometimes that is to your benefit and sometimes not.  But it is important that you understand how the law views jewelry in a divorce matter and evaluate your […]